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Why Zion
Everything Under One Roof
Most agencies hand you off. We handle every part of your career — recruiting, contracts, NIL, and your financial future — with one team that knows your name.
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Elite Recruiting
Custom D1 target lists, professional scouting profiles, and direct outreach to coaches actively looking for you.
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In-House Legal
A JD from Emory reviews every contract, NIL deal, and offer before you sign. You never go in blind.
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Wealth Management
25+ years of financial expertise building portfolios for athletes — from first NIL dollar to pro contract.
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Brand & NIL
We identify deals, negotiate rates, and protect your image — because your brand is an asset from day one.
What We Do
Full-Service Career Management
Recruiting Strategy
Targeted outreach to D1 coaches with custom scouting profiles, highlight packages, and school-by-school roster analysis.
Legal Representation
In-house attorney review of every offer, NIL contract, and revenue sharing deal before you sign anything.
NIL & Brand Management
Sourcing deals, negotiating rates, managing your brand, and maximizing every revenue opportunity.
Wealth Management
Investment strategy, tax planning, and long-term financial infrastructure built for athletes.
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Recruiting Strategy
The recruiting process is full of noise. We cut through it — building your complete prospect profile, identifying the right programs, and getting your name in front of coaches who are actually looking for you.
- Customized D1/D2 target list based on your profile
- Professional scouting report and highlight package
- Direct outreach to recruiting coordinators
- Roster and positional need analysis per school
- Offer evaluation and negotiation support
The Team
Credentials That Matter
Five specialists. One team. Every background you need to protect, develop, and maximize your athletic career.
Jacob Lille, Esq.
Founder · Legal
Graduate of Barrett Honors College at ASU and holds a Juris Doctorate from Emory University School of Law. Practicing attorney in Georgia specializing in transactional and contract law. Former Division I scout, providing expert legal guidance in NIL deals, sports contracts, and recruiting strategy.
Attorney · D1 Scout
Josh Shapiro
Wealth Management
25+ years in wealth management specializing in investment management, financial planning, and tax strategies. Registered Series 6, 63, and 65 securities. Former draft prospect, GM of the Ventura Braves Baseball Club, and associate area scout for the LA Dodgers.
Dodgers Scout · GM
Phil Alvarez
Scouting · Talent Acquisition
Professional baseball scout with a background in law enforcement and collegiate baseball. Former collegiate player with a BBA from Howard Payne University. After 20+ years in law enforcement, transitioned to scouting — leading Zion Sports in talent acquisition and player development.
Pro Scout
𝕏 @Panther4708
Flint Wallace
Player Development
Former Texas All-State pitcher and two-time MLB draft pick. TCU graduate with four seasons in professional baseball. 25+ years developing pitching talent from the high school level to MLB, helping players harness their strengths and build sustainable careers.
2× MLB Draft Pick
𝕏 @veloplus21
Benjamin Koch
Analytics
Graduated Summa Cum Laude from Duke University with a double major in Computer Science and Psychology. Analyst for the Atlanta Braves. Provides sophisticated analytical frameworks and an intricate knowledge of the D1 college baseball landscape.
Braves Analyst
ZION SPORTS
Built for Athletes. Families. Futures.
Our Roster
Current Athletes
Recruiting
C / 1B · Left-Handed
Brooks Carter
Amarillo College (NJCAA DI) · Shallowater, TX
.421
Career AVG
17
HR
106
RBI
.551
OBP
Uncommitted
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OF / 1B · Left-Handed · 2027
Chase Thompson
Iolani High School · Honolulu, HI
.478
HS AVG
.556
OBP
.783
SLG
1.339
OPS
Committed — USC
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C · Right-Handed · 2x Def. POY
Hayden Crites
McLennan Community College · Waco, TX
.348
Career AVG
57
Career RBI
1.053
SR OPS
.504
SR OBP
Committed — Jacksonville State
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RHP · Reliever / Closer
Morgan Garrett
Wharton County Junior College · Fort Worth, TX
90–93
FB MPH (T94)
1.53
HS ERA
93
HS K's
2,948
Sweeper RPM
Uncommitted
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C · Right-Handed
Ramon Corona
McLennan Community College · Waco, TX
.337
AVG
5
HR
22
RBI
.432
Apr AVG
Uncommitted
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RHP · Right-Handed
Mason Bell
McLennan Community College · Fort Worth, TX
0.625
HS ERA
20-1
HS Record
92
FB MPH
.653
Career WHIP
Uncommitted
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OF · Former Texas A&M · Left-Handed
Nathan Tobin
McLennan Community College · Waco, TX
.330
SR AVG
.534
SR OBP
32
Stolen Bases
1.045
SR OPS
Uncommitted
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OF · Right-Handed · 2027
Cory Wuttke
Hamilton High School · Class of 2027
.418
AVG
1.163
OPS
.745
SLG
#7
AZ 2027 Rank
Uncommitted
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OF · Switch Hitter · 6.47 Sixty
Coby McBride
Seminole State College · Oklahoma
.393
Summer AVG
1.222
Summer OPS
6.47
60-Yd Dash
14/14
Stolen Bases
Uncommitted
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* Some player stat lines marked for update — contact us for full profiles on any athlete
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Zion Sports Agency · Players First Since Day One
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